Cansu Peker (sounds like john+sue pecær) is a writer and curator dedicated to exploring the intersection of art and technology. Since completing her MA studies from NYU Tisch School of the Arts as a Wasserman Scholar, she has been at the forefront of curatorial projects, creative productions, and international art events that amplify the voices of diverse digital artists. In 2023, she founded Digital Arts Blog, a platform committed to fostering inclusivity and accessibility for digital artists from all backgrounds.
As a curator, Peker has led impactful exhibitions that merge technology with meaningful storytelling. She curated the official pavilion of Digital Arts Blog for The Wrong Biennale, “We’ve been dreaming about a magical jungle,” a virtual art exhibition featuring 11 visionary digital artists from diverse backgrounds. This collection explores the human essence that seeks the organic in the digital and the self in nature, celebrating empowerment, self-discovery, and intimacy through a stunning array of global digital art.
Peker also co-curated the groundbreaking “Women of the World” exhibition during NFT.NYC 2022 in collaboration with Infinite Objects, NOWHERE, and STARTBAHN. The exhibition, the first of its kind, showcased over 130 women-identifying NFT artists from all seven continents, highlighting the diversity and creative talent of women in the NFT space.
Beyond her curatorial work, Peker serves as a jury member for prestigious awards and grants in new media art and digital design. She frequently contributes to industry conversations by moderating panels such as The Future of Color and delivering guest lectures at NYU on careers in digital art. Her written work includes essays and interviews for art books and journals, as well as a foreword for Clayton Campbell’s Trance of Thought.
Originally from Istanbul, Türkiye, and now based in New York, Cansu continues to contribute to the digital art field through her writing, curation, and advocacy for its evolving cultural significance.